Cartridge advice

[Intenso]

I'm looking to buy a new cartridge for my VPI Scout as my current Ortofon's cantilever on inspection seems a little twisted, yet still sounds fine. Its about 13 yrs old.

As I spin mostly vintage 70's Jamaican Vinyl, most of it mint but some suffering from poor pressing I need a needle that wont emphasis surface noise too much.

The 25FL was good in this respect, so I'm thinking of trading in for a Quintet Bronze.

Now I know for the same money I could get an M2 Black which comes highly recommended but I'm concerned that it may be unforgiving?

I'll get £95 back on the trade in with the M25FL but as far as I know this only applies if buying another MC and not an MM.

Any thoughts?

[GJO]

http://www.airaudio.co.uk/media/downloads/reviews/Hana_SH_SL_Hi_Fi_Choice_22_Feb_2016.pdf not familiar with modern Ortofon's but I would seriously consider one of these in that price range.

[Cycleallday]

The amount you get back against another Ortofon mc is limited to a maximum % of the new cart value and is not a fixed amount.

I find the 2m black fine on old vinyl and not prone to magnifying surface noise. I also like the Quintet blue if you want to stick with mc and use the exchange deal. Try Ian Harrison HiFi first for a price

[Intenso]

Has anyone heard the Quintet Bronze.

I'm wondering if it is similar to the MC25FL as it uses the same tip?

[struth]

very good cart.

[mikeyb]

25fl for sale on here if you just want a direct replacement [emoji6]

[Qwin]

Rondo Bronze?

Very good with surface noise, read the Stereophile review: https://www.stereophile.com/content/ortofon-rondo-bronze-mc-phono-cartridge-page-2

Still available at Thakker:
https://www.thakker.eu/de/tonabnehmer/ortofon-mc-rondo-bronze-tonabnehmer/a-5107/

Though getting pricey.